November 20 entry deadline draws closer
The November 20 deadline for the afaqs! Brand Storyz Awards 2026 is drawing closer. Brands, agencies, creative studios and content creators looking to showcase their content marketing work have a limited window to submit entries for the fourth edition of the awards.
Scheduled for December 18, 2026, at Holiday Inn, Aerocity, New Delhi, the awards celebrate creative approaches to brand storytelling and the different ways organisations are reaching audiences, building engagement and communicating their ideas.
The awards feature three broad categories: Brand Campaigns, Brand Initiatives and Sector Awards, each with multiple subcategories.
Who can participate?
The afaqs! Brand Storyz Awards are open to a broad mix of participants, including creative, digital, PR and content agencies, in-house brand marketing teams, individual content creators and creator-led collectives.
Creative studios, design studios and production houses can also participate. This includes teams working across visual storytelling, motion graphics, digital design, film and video production.
Why brand storytelling matters
Consumers encounter branded content across platforms and formats every day. In such an environment, getting noticed is only half the challenge. The bigger task is giving audiences a reason to engage with and remember a brand.
From videos and interactive formats to data-led campaigns and continuing content properties, brands are exploring different ways to make their stories stand out.
Launched in 2023, the afaqs! Brand Storyz Awards recognise these efforts and reward creative approaches to creating and distributing content.
Previous editions have featured brands such as 80 dB, Aditya Birla Capital, Bakingo, boAt, Cipla, Disney, Domino’s, Fabindia and The Body Shop.
Once again, the entry deadline for the fourth edition of the afaqs! Brand Storyz Awards is November 20, 2026. The awards ceremony will take place on December 18 at Holiday Inn, Aerocity, New Delhi.
To explore the award categories and submit entries, visit the afaqs! Brand Storyz Awards website.
